by Stephanie Reed | Oct 27, 2020 | Children’s Books About Notable People of Color, Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color
Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa By Veronica Chambers, Illustrated by Julie Maren (2005) – paperback Buy Now Bookshop.org Author Veronica Chambers has created a beautiful tribute to one of the most legendary, revolutionary entertainers of all time, Celia Cruz! Her...
by Stephanie Reed | Oct 14, 2020 | Children’s Books About Notable People of Color
Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time By Saira Mir, Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel (2019) – hardcover Buy Now Muslim Girls Rise is a fantastic compilation of inspirational biographies. This format has become a recent trend in children’s...
by Stephanie Reed | Sep 23, 2020 | Children’s Books About Notable People of Color, Children’s Books with a Male-Lead Character of Color, STEM Children’s Books with Lead Characters of Color
Mario and the Hole in the Sky: How A Chemist Saved Our Planet By Elizabeth Rusch, Illustrated by Teresa Martínez (2019) – hardcover Buy Now Recommended ages: 4 to 10 Reading Level: Lexile 730L | Fountas & Pinnell R Mario and the Hole in the Sky tells the...
by Stephanie Reed | Sep 16, 2020 | Children’s Books About Notable People of Color, Children’s Books with a Male-Lead Character of Color, STEM Children’s Books with Lead Characters of Color
Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions By Chris Barton, Illustrated by Don Tate (2016) – paperback Buy Now Whoosh! is a picture book biography of Lonnie Johnson, the Black American engineer and inventor behind the best-selling Super...
by Stephanie Reed | Sep 1, 2020 | Children’s Books About Notable People of Color, Children’s Books with a Female-Lead Character of Color
Little Melba and Her Big Trombone By Katheryn Russell-Brown, Illustrated by Frank Morrison (2014) – hardcover Amazon Bookshop Little Melba and Her Big Trombone tells the little-known story of one of the most sought-after musicians of the 20th century, jazz...